Mary Irene Franks' Obituary
Pittsburg, KS – Mary Irene Franks, 79, of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:10pm Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO after a short illness.
She was born December 4, 1938 in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Hattie (Benskin) Rigensberg.
Mary graduated from Pittsburg High School. She worked as a CNA for 20 years and was certified as a Med aide. She enjoyed Bingo, playing with her grandkids, reading, bird watching and caring for her animals.
Survivors include son; Donald (Georgeanna) Franks of North Carolina, 5 daughters; Christina (Randy) Taylor of Oklahoma, Kathy (Jeff) Brooks of Missouri, Diana Haynes of Kansas, Donna Franks of Kansas, Rebecca Robertson of Kansas, brother; Donald (Virginia) Rigensberg of Kansas, sister; Lora (Jack) Selby of Missouri, 8 grandchildren; Ryan Taylor, Jamie North, Emily Brooks, Andrew Browne, Jessica Gilliland-Haynes, Christina Russell, Brandy Martinez, Anthony Smith, 11 great-grandchildren; Braxton Martinez, Izabella Martinez, Grayson Martinez, Boston Cook, Brixton Cook, Bretley Cook, Ciaran Walker, Madison Russell, Avonel Russell, and Vanessa Taylor.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; Charles and Hattie Rigensberg and great-grandson; Kaidon Martinez.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, June 18, 2018 at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg. Burial will follow in Crocker Cemetery. Memorials may be left to the Ronald McDonald House; these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements are by the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home & Crematory, 522 S. Broadway in Pittsburg Kansas.
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